Training Course on Gender Mainstreaming Analysis and Planning

In the current dynamic development landscape, integrating gender perspectives into programs, policies, and institutions is not just important — it’s essential. Gender equality and empowerment is a key component is achieving sustainable development. Gender mainstreaming is an international approach to achieve gender equality in all aspects of the society. Therefore, this course aims at ensuring that gender issues are systematically integrated at each stage of the project cycle by formulating and implementing programmes.

This Training Course equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies to promote gender equality across all sectors. Participants will learn how to conduct gender analyses, design gender-responsive programs, and embed gender considerations into the full project cycle, from planning and budgeting to monitoring and evaluation. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and group exercises, this course will strengthen your ability to drive sustainable and inclusive development outcomes.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Understand key concepts of gender, gender equality, and gender mainstreaming.
• Analyze gender issues and inequalities within different contexts and sectors.
• Apply gender analysis frameworks to assess needs, gaps, and opportunities.
• Integrate gender perspectives into project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop gender-responsive policies, programs, and strategic plans.
• Identify and use gender-sensitive indicators for monitoring and evaluation.
• Understand gender budgeting and resource allocation for impactful outcomes.
• Strengthen institutional capacity for effective gender mainstreaming.
• Promote inclusive participation and leadership across all levels.
• Build advocacy skills to champion gender equality in organizational and policy environments.

DURATION

This course will take 10 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course targets gender advisors, government institutions and development practitioners interested in developing policies towards gender inclusion, gender equality and gender empowerment in their projects.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Understanding Gender Concepts and Frameworks

• Introduction to Gender, Sex, and Diversity
• Understanding Gender Equality and Equity
• Key International Frameworks (CEDAW, SDGs, Beijing Platform, etc.)
• Introduction to Gender Mainstreaming

Module 2: Gender Analysis Fundamentals

• Purpose and Importance of Gender Analysis
• Gender Analysis Frameworks (Harvard Analytical Framework, Moser Framework, etc.)
• Practical Exercise: Conducting a Simple Gender Analysis

Module 3: Tools for Gender Analysis

• Gender Needs Assessment
• Stakeholder Mapping with a Gender Lens
• Power Relations and Intersectionality in Gender Analysis
• Group Work: Applying Gender Analysis Tools to Case Studies

Module 4: Gender Mainstreaming in Policy and Planning

• Gender-Responsive Policy Design
• Gender Mainstreaming Across the Project Cycle
• Entry Points for Gender Mainstreaming in Different Sectors (Health, Education, Agriculture)

Module 5: Gender Mainstreaming in Project Design

• Developing Gender-Sensitive Project Goals, Outcomes, and Outputs
• Writing Gender-Sensitive Indicators
• Incorporating Gender Perspectives into Logical Frameworks

Module 6: Gender-Responsive Budgeting

• Introduction to Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting
• Strategies for Gender-Responsive Budget Formulation
• Case Studies: Successful Gender-Responsive Budgeting

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) with a Gender Lens

• Gender-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation Systems
• Designing Gender Indicators
• Collecting and Analyzing Gender-Disaggregated Data

Module 8: Institutionalizing Gender Mainstreaming

• Organizational Gender Audits
• Developing Gender Action Plans for Organizations
• Building Institutional Capacity for Gender Equality

Module 9: Advocacy and Communication for Gender Equality

• Gender Advocacy Strategies
• Engaging Men and Boys in Gender Equality Efforts
• Communicating Gender Messages Effectively

Module 10: Practical Application and Action Planning

• Group Presentations: Gender Mainstreaming Project Designs
• Action Planning for Participants’ Workplaces
• Course Review and Reflections
• Certification Ceremony

GENERAL NOTES

• The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
• The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
• The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
• All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
• Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
• This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org